Thursday, December 25, 2025

Phoenix



 

 

 

It’s time. It’s time.

The wait is over.

Light the match.

 

I am so old.

It’s way past time.

Almost nothing left to burn.

 

The bed of ashes is where I will lay my head.

Sweet repose,

Renew,

Reclaim,

Revive.

 

Time again to light up the sky!

Outshine the stars!

 


 

Thursday, December 18, 2025

More (D)DIY part 4


AKA – Christmas presents???

 

Ya still have some time if you want to cobble together a fast gift. Some of these might not be appreciated, but it’s the thought that counts, right? Right?

 


Earrings

Miniatures are always fun. These are obviously already made ones, but if you’re clever with Fimo clay, you can easily make your own. You can even tailor them to be more personal. Tiny jars of jam that say “Aunt Edna’s Homemade Preserves.” She’d love that! Or tiny glass jars that say “Grandpa Jake’s Moonshine” for Grandma to wear proudly. It would also be a kind of advertising…

 


More earrings

OK. These are just plain tacky. DO NOT DO THIS.

 


Creepy Doll Pillow

Wanna give your kid nightmares??? Didn’t think so. Again, DON’T DO THIS.

 


Uterus Necklace

No words…just don’t…please.

 


Yarn Crime

NO!! NO!! NO!!

 


Rosary

Now, this actually make me smile. Of course, I’m not Catholic, so I see absolutely nothing wrong with this…

 

And remember, gift cards ALWAYS fit…you’re welcome.

 


 

Friday, December 12, 2025

Birthday!!

 



Aka – How the heck did I get this old?!?!

 

This was my birthday week. Dec. 11 was the actual date. I am SEVENTY-TWO years old! *gasp* I remember when my mom turned 70 and I was stunned at just HOW OLD SHE WAS.

We recently celebrated a dear friend’s 94th birthday, so I console myself that maybe I’m not “that” old after all…then I look in the mirror…

 

I’ve decided I am not “old” – I am “vintage”.

 

BUT, this was a VERY good week. I am humbled by the love I have been showered with. I have the most wonderful friends, family and PEEPS that I could possibly ever have. People say that FB friends aren’t “real” friends, but I assure you they are!

 

So, THANK YOU to all those who I love and love me back. And especially thank you to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. When I look back at when I was 17 and trying to find a way to end my life, I am so grateful for the loving guidance and saving grace that ended that desire to die.

 

I don’t really care how I look in the mirror…it’s how I look to my Lord that matters. And I KNOW He loves me just the way I am. Amen.